Aquaphoton Academy: Technical Report

This 25-page report, provided by Alexandria University, describes the design and construction of the underwater remotely operated vehicle (ROV) created by the Aquaphoton Academy team for the Explorer Class of the 2024 MATE ROV competition. MATE ROV is a global competition that challenges STEM students to build underwater ROVs to complete challenges. The competition is split into the following classes based on build complexity: Explorer, Ranger, Pioneer, and Navigator, and Scout.

The report begins with an abstract introducing Aquaphoton Academy and their ROV. The Design Rationale section goes into detail on different aspects of the design and construction of the ROV, such as the design process and mission specific auxiliary tools. Also covered are ROV safety features, testing and troubleshooting strategies, and team logistics. The following appendices are included:

• Electrical SID [systems integration diagram]
• Pneumatic SID
• Operational Safety Checklist
• Construction Safety Checklist
• Company Structure and Job Description
• Project Budget
• Project Costing

Manuals for each competition class and technical reports from other teams are available to view separately.